Tag: invasive
Michigan adventurer returns to Great Lakes after paddling to Florida and back
A 24-year-old adventurer canoed the Great Loop, a 6,000 mile trip between the Great Lakes and Florida. The Michigander returned home to share his journey about enduring obstacles like floodwaters, […]
Once threatened Lake Erie water snake hunts invasive fish. See viral Kelleys Island video
Recovery efforts have delisted the once threatened Lake Erie water snake, a native of the Great Lakes islands. The species can grow up to 3.5 feet long and their favorite […]
What to know about Michigan whitefish crisis, from limits to solutions
Invasive mussels that blanket the depths of lakes Huron and Michigan have pushed whitefish to the brink of extinction. What to know about possible solutions and why Lake Superior so far is spared….
Whitefish crash has Michigan fishers on the brink: âIt makes you want to cryâ
Only a few dozen commercial fishing operations remain on the Great Lakes, as invasive species have decimated the industry. Itâs a collapse unlike any in the world, and solutions are few….
Gravel Gran Fondo raises $70,000 for peninsula conservation efforts
The Saugeen Bruce Peninsula Gravel Gran Fondo raised around $70,000 for conservation efforts this past weekend. Over 400 riders took part in the sixth-annual Gran Fondo on Oct. 5 in support of the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association. Eighty volunteers supported the event, including a support and medical vehicle. That’s nearly a volunteer for every five […]